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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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